Dior Men Fall 2020-21 show was definetely one of our favourites.
Elegant silhouettes, tailoring, and innovative styling proposals have been combined to create Kim Jones’ latest vision for the Dior Man. Berets, zips, long gloves and safety pins were a nod to 1980s punk era.
The collection was a tribute to British stylist and punk iconoclast Judy Blame.
2019 is done! We gave you more articles than ever, we had more than 100.000 visits from all around the world and we have been reposted from legends of the fashion industry including MOSCHINO and DOLCE & GABBANA! Thank you all for the support and let’s make 2020 even better! Check out the top 10 features from REY in 2019 and stay tuned for more!! Click on the titles to discover the posts..
The Greek dancer and choreographer on his best. We promise you a lot more with mr Xiarcho.
Tomi Lappi was love at first sight here at REY. The views show that he was one of your favourites also.
Our biggest production section. We are so happy to see our EDITORIALS on the TOP3.
The Most-Viewed editorials with the biggest reactions on social media :
SATURDAY / ALLURE / SILVER BLUE
Have you seen some of the hottest guys in Cyprus? That was one of the most popular posts of THE GREEK ISSUE for 2019.
‘‘more more fashion baby’’ Loving our trend reports on the TOP10 x x
Our favourite ‘instagramers’ for 2019 made it of course to the TOP10 most-viewed list.
The exclusive presentation from Kostis Fokas that we cannot stop watching…
Exclusive interview and editorial with the Cypriot-Italian upcoming actor at THE GREEK ISSUE. One of the favourites of our readers.
All the reports from Fashion Weeks around the world and campaigns from the biggest fashion brands.
A throwback post from the popular photographer was enough to make us repost the feature, two years after its first online release, in our ARTS section. Dimitris Theocharis made it to the TOP10, again.
BONUS FEATURE:
After two years of its first release in THE GREEK ISSUE it has been on the top list for another one year. We love seeing our REY lovers being thirsty for more and more Greek models ;)
The new Men’s Fashion Editor of Schön! Magazine talks exclusively on REY.
The Italian stylist who managed to put his name in some of the most important fashion publications ( Wonderland, Vogue, L’Officiel and more), talks to REY about fashion and styling, his personal experience in fashion and many more.
After studying and working in Rome, Luca moved to London to work in fashion. For him everything started at Selfridges where he used to work. His passion for fashion made his clients to want more and more from him and his personal styling skills push him to search more about it.
Was it easy for you to get the first job as a fashion stylist? How have you started your fashion journey?
My first experience in fashion was as an intern in the Fendi Head Office in Rome. I spent 6 months working on: digitisation of the brand's historical archive, rearranging and making a selection of sketches by Karl Lagerfeld, organising exhibitions of furs in Japan, dealing with the restoration of ready-to-wear and accessories from the archive (only to mention a few). It was an incredible experience! I learned a lot from it and definitely made me understand how to deal with different situations in the world of work. My strength of will and curiosity have always guided me during my journey. After the internship I moved to London looking for a new adventure. I started working for Selfridges, famous luxury department store in Central London, as a client advisor first and then as a manager. After years on the shop floor dealing with clothes and styling clients, from all over the world, I suddenly understood that styling was my real passion. Mixing and matching different garments and brands I was able to express myself creating looks. So I decided to look for an internship in the editorial business and Wonderland was my start up. I was in charge of 4 different publications (Wonderland, Man About Town, Rollacoaster and Gaytimes). I started just shooting for online. I was constantly experimenting with styling and working with different artists and after few months I started shooting printed projects. From that moment on, I have never stopped: covers, editorials, worldwide campaigns (Swatch, Netflix, Fiorucci, Police just to name a few) and celebrities.
How would you describe yourself as a stylist? What is your vision?
My personal style is sexy, rock n’ roll which influences my work too. On set I use lot of leather, transparent garments, ripped denim, animalier prints, lace and accessories. I love making models/ talents feel confident and sensual. I have created my own aesthetic through the idea of beauty that I have developed over the experiences and the years. Once Sofia Loren said :'A woman’s dress should be like a barbed-wire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view’. Italia is love, sex and culture. Being Italian definitely has influenced my vision.
Editorial or Celebrity styling?
I like both! When I am on set with models i don’t have any filters, I can let my imagination runs wild. They follow my directions and wear whatever I want.
Completely different when I style celebrities, they have their own brand to consider. My job is to make them happy and confident spotlighting their personalities. It is definitely more challenging than models. But I am an Aries, I love challenges!
In your job you have to study about fashion and search for ideas all the time. How do you find inspiration for your projects?
My main sources of inspiration are: music, art, cinema and fashion. Living in this era where technology is fundamental, social media definitely influence and inspire my work too. Even my country has been influenced me through: the origins, history, culture, and therefore its cinema, its literature and the characters that were its icons.
Have you found your muse? Any other models we should watch?
Personally I have more than one. I always discover new people who are a source of artistic inspiration. Right now I am obsessed with : Zendaya, Rosalia, Lizzo and Billie Ellish. They are all strong, stylish and talented women. In terms of model I am obsessed with : Aweng Chuol (who I shot for Collectible Dry), Fernando Lindez, Alton Maison, Mica Argañaraz.
You have worked with a lot of celebrities. Which collaboration was your favourite and why?
Few months ago I worked on one of the most memorable projects I've done so far. I styled the worldwide campaign for Police ( brand that produces sunglasses and accessories) with Lewis Hamilton. The formula one driver has been five times Formula One World Champion. He is often considered the best driver of his generation and widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport. Fast cars are not just his interest, he is also really into fashion. Lewis has teamed up with the American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger to create his own line called TommyXLewis and he did the same with Police designing his own sunglasses collection.
Styling and spending time with him on set was really inspiring. Unfortunately I can’t tell you more… the campaign is coming out soon. Can’t wait to share it with all of you!
Even shooting one of the main character from Game of Thrones : Maisie Williams. She was so lovely on set and she looked stunning wearing all Moschino for the cover story. I decided to make her completely different than the character she played in the famous series. She was colourful, sexy and confident. Stay tuned more celebrities and amazing projects are coming out soon.
Do you follow the trends? Which look is your favourite for this autumn/winter? (menswear)
it all depends if i am into the trend. I always try to propose stories that represent me and my vision.
My favourite trends for Autumn/ Winter are : grunge, dyed hair, cargo pants, military and oversize tailoring.
Favourite new designers?
Marinne Serre, Richard Quinn, Dilara Findikoglu Daniel Flewtcher, CMMN and John Lawrence Sullivan.
I’m also obsessed with Daniel Lee, the new creative director of Bottega Veneta. I really like his vision, his daring and courageous creativity.
Favourite SS20 collections?
Prada, Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Ludovic De Saint Sernin.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start a career in fashion?
First of all choose an area of fashion where you would like to work. Fashion jobs include everything from: photography, styling, merchandising, buying to designing. Try your hardest to get as much experience as possible : internships are always a good way to start.
Don’t give up. Life rewards those who work hard at it.
Any future plans or project you would like to share with us…
I am travelling a lot this year and I have a lot of stories and a couple of campaign dropping soon. Look out for them across my channels below:
Photographed by Narita Savoor
Art Direction & Styling Taheed K
Stylist has used faux vintage furs as REY is against the use of real fur.
Make up Drew Suleman
Hair by Ash
Assistant Fax
starring Sergei @ Boss Model Management
Photographer Caroline Wimmer
Styling Matthias Heger
Hair & Mua : Monica Karsai @ PeppermintCircus Agency
Model is Heo Mihye @ IZAIO Management
Kyle Lo Monaco is a London based fashion designer who doesn't like labels and barriers on his creations.
He has introduced himself through his custom and bespoke made services and finally we are happy to present you his first official project which is a capsule collection before the first completed Kyle Lo Monaco collection for Spring Summer 2019.
The 'Not of the Age' collection is taking inspiration from every day life activities that used to be a man's job but they have been adopted to be done by the modern woman of 2018 as well. Painting the walls, gardening or customizing a furniture are some of the activities that Kyle's mother has been doing in her daily routine and work as an interior designer, and that was the main inspiration of the collection. A modern mother that equally works and performs as the contemporary man of 2018. His mother and his strong heritage background have been strong influences of him and his projects in the past, and they still own a huge part of inspiration on the current collection.
Black, white and red are the main colours of the 'Not the Age' collection with oversized shirts, light layering and stripes patterns leading the project. Versatile, contemporary pieces that can be worn even from her boyfriend, as the collection has a gender fluid aesthetic.
The campaign is photographed by Christina Ebenezer and styled by Kyle Lo Monaco.
